Were, State donate Sh5m relief aid for over 2000 Kasipul familiesKasipul MP Ong'ondo Were (right) hands over a bag of rice to Rachuonyo South Deputy County Commissioner (DCC) Mohamud Hassan at the sub county headquarters in Kosele town May 5, 2020. [James Omoro, Standard]More than 2000 vulnerable families in Kasipul Constituency have received relief aid worth Sh5 million to cushion them during the tough economic times occasioned by the Coronavirus pandemic.The relief aid comprised 550 bags of rice (50kg each), boxes of sanitisers, bar soap and modern small tanks for washing hands. The MP appealed to other well wishers to intervene with humanitarian aid to help the residents overcome economic challenges caused by the virus. Hassan began distribution of the relief aid in various locations immediately after the handover exercise. “We identified beneficiaries fairly to ensure only those who deserve get the aid,” said Hassan.

Source: Standard Digital May 05, 2020 19:52 UTC